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Carbon monoxide   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment

Definition:

Poisoning from inhalation of carbon monoxide.

Where Found

  • any combustion device such as automobiles emit carbon monoxide in its exhaust
  • portable propane heaters
  • barbecues burning charcoal
  • portable or non-vented natural gas appliances/furnaces/water heaters
Note: Charcoal should never be burned indoors! This list may not be all inclusive.

Ency. home > Poison > C > Carbon monoxide

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